A comfortable and thoughtful environment in the bathroom allows you to use it not only for hygiene procedures. In a well-furnished and stylishly decorated room, you can fully relax, prepare for work or relax after a hard day at work, and get yourself in order.
When choosing a set of accessories for the bathroom, you need to take care of each family member and take into account the thematic design of the interior.
Select useful and beautiful decorations for different functional areas and ensure that all necessary accessories are placed within reach, making the most of the available space.
Towels
Three types of towels are most often used:
- for the whole body - a bath towel, large, thick with a small pile
- for face and hands, smaller in size, thin but softer
- for feet, also less than bath, more rigid
Ideally, each family member should have 4-5 individual towels.
Helpful advice: towels that match the color of the bathroom interior, for example, to match the curtain or rug, look very harmonious.
Bath curtain and mat
Without this element, the floor and walls will be covered in soapy splashes, and the rug will be wet after taking a shower. The curtain will also make a great contribution to the overall interior of the room, if you take into account the overall color scheme of the room when choosing it.
When choosing a curtain, you should pay attention to durability of use and washability.
The floor mat protects your feet from cold and slipping after taking a bath. It should be soft, fluffy, and absorb well. It will also serve well as a decoration if its shape and color match the decor of the bathroom.
Helpful tip: Sometimes rugs are sold as a set with a curtain, this simplifies the choice.
Necessary bathroom equipment:
- bath;
- shower (stationary or flexible hose);
- wash basin;
- mirror;
- shelves for storing hygiene products;
- heated towel rail or towel rack;
- clothes hanger;
- storage place for washing supplies;
- a box or basket for dirty laundry;
- special lamps for the bathroom.
This is just an approximate list of items that a bathroom can be equipped with; it can change based on individual needs and the characteristics of a particular room. In small rooms, the bath can be replaced with a shower. And in bathrooms combined with a toilet, a toilet is also needed. Often a water heater is installed in the bathroom, which is used in the absence of a central hot water supply.
Small bathroom with shower instead of bath
The correct placement of equipment in the bathroom will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. You need to hang a mirror above the washbasin; its size should be approximately 60x70 cm or more. Under the mirror it will be convenient to place a small shelf for storing hygiene products. So that it does not interfere with the washing process, it should be fixed above the washbasin at a height of at least 40 cm. The mirror and shelf can be replaced with a shallow wall cabinet with mirrored doors. You can place a soap dish on the sink or mount it nearby on the wall.
Mirror in the bathroom photo
To protect against splashing water while taking a shower, you should install a special curtain on the bathtub. The curtain is attached to a rod fixed at a height of 2 m from the floor. The length of the canvas should be such that its lower edge is 10-15 cm below the level of the side of the bathtub. Experts also recommend putting a special aerator attachment on the drain hole of the mixer tap; it creates a soft stream with air bubbles, as a result of which water does not splash and save money.
Textile curtain - a fashionable accessory for the bath
To make the front part of the bathtub look aesthetically pleasing, it is covered with a panel, which is then lined with ceramic tiles, or a special plastic screen is used under the bathtub. Although you can use a more budget-friendly option: install a bar with a curtain made of waterproof material.
Plastic screen for bathtub
For towels, you can hang a hanger with three arms; a convenient height for attaching it is considered to be a distance of approximately 1 m from the floor. Hooks must be provided for clothes. They can be attached to the door, this will help save some space in the room.
A plastic laundry basket is a budget option for keeping dirty laundry out of sight
Since the bathroom is also used for washing, a container for storing dirty linen is needed here. This could be a basket or box with holes for ventilation and a lid. By the way, if the box is small in height, it can also be used as a seating area.
A bathroom is a room with high humidity, so materials for wall decoration should be chosen that are waterproof. This can be various ceramic tiles, mosaics, plastic panels, special bath paints (water-based, oil-based or enamel), etc.
It is best to choose light colors for decorating a bathroom, for example, white, cream, blue, pale green, pink and others. Bathtubs in modern apartments, as a rule, are small in size, and the use of similar colors helps to visually increase the space of the room. For the same reason, large amounts of paint should not be used. It would be ideal to use only two colors or, in general, to make the room monochromatic. For example, if the ceramic tiles that line the walls and all the plumbing fixtures are white, then it is better to choose the accessories (bath curtain, rug, laundry basket, towels, etc.) in the same color, for example, blue.
Heated towel rails and heaters should be located away from the bathroom to avoid accidents. The design and color palette of these devices are very diverse, so you should not be afraid that they will not fit into the interior.
A few rules for choosing the right accessories
It is better to choose a set of bathroom accessories to match the interior, in combination with each other. It is necessary to choose products from moisture-resistant materials that can maintain a pleasant appearance for a long time. Also, the product must be made of a material that does not release toxins, i.e. safe for health.
Such accessories include:
- ceramic products, suitable for any interior
- bronze products, expensive, require careful care, appropriate in a classic style
- chrome steel, matte and shiny, affordable, suitable for any interior
- glass products, very beautiful, for a bathroom in any style, minus – traces of water droplets
- plastic accessories, low cost, fragility of appearance
Functional elements
At the next stage of bathroom design, you need to pay attention to the functionality of decorative items. A typical standard set of bathroom accessories looks like this:
- soap dish for solid soap. An item for a lover of tradition. Wall-mounted soap dishes are more practical.
- liquid soap dispenser. And this is a modern subject. They come in different types: automatic, elbow (so as not to touch with dirty hands), wall-mounted, table-top. The choice is yours.
- stand for toothbrushes. An important and necessary item in the bathroom. The main thing is that all family members have easy access to the brushes. The stands are wall-mounted and table-top.
- hanging shelves for various hygiene items allow you to free up the “lower” space.
- curtains in the bathroom. They are very practical and do not allow water to flow onto the floor. Or they can also decorate the room. They are made from polyethylene (cheap option, but short-lived), from vinyl (more expensive and durable), from water-impregnated polyester (the most expensive, beautiful, easy to wash).
- trash bin. The bathroom is a room for keeping the body clean, but the room itself needs to be kept clean and fresh. Various garbage containers will help you with this.
- rug on the floor. It serves for the safety of residents, since wet tiles in the bathroom become slippery, and the mat is rubberized at the bottom. Rugs come in different shapes and colors, so the choice should not only suit your taste, but also the design of the room.
Decorative items
Bathroom headrest with suction cups. For those who like to soak in relaxing foam, this is a real lifesaver.
Flavors. They serve to eliminate unpleasant odors in the room and to take a course of aromatherapy at home.
Items from the depths of the sea: shells, stones, containers with sand. They evoke thoughts of pleasant days on the banks of a river, lake, or ocean.
Design styles
The most popular styles today are:
- marine, blue and white with a marine theme
- minimalism, characterized by simplicity and inconspicuousness
- ethnic style with features of national coloring
Design options are also possible - modern, antique style, art deco, etc. In the photo of bathroom accessories you can see various options for stylistic solutions.
Additional accessories
Additional items can be selected in an original way, taking into account the style of the bathroom. These include:
- fragrant decorative candles
- houseplants
- laundry baskets
This could also be cosmetics or a series of hair and body care products or other luxury bathroom accessories.
Table top material
The countertop is the most important functional and decorative element of the bathroom. This is a work surface into which a washbasin is built in and cosmetics, detergents, etc. are placed. The originality of the design is achieved through a variety of materials, shapes and sizes.
To choose the right countertop, it is important to know the criteria for such an element:
- attractive appearance;
- multifunctionality (drawers, shelves, cabinets);
- resistance to moisture, evaporation, temperature changes;
- strength and corrosion resistance;
- resistance to mechanical damage.
Natural stone is a classic but expensive option. Granite and marble take first place in strength, hardness, and moisture resistance. Such a tabletop will not lose its rich, beautiful appearance even after decades. Due to special processing, the surface acquires intricate patterns and original colors.
Countertops made of artificial stone and composite materials are popular
Their advantage is aesthetics, excellent strength and moisture resistance. Such furniture is not afraid of chips and scratches, and at the same time it costs several times less.
Composite countertops are often coated with gelcoat, making them antibacterial. Artificial stone is suitable for bathrooms because... it is much lighter than natural and adapts to any style.
No less popular are countertops made of laminated chipboard and MDF.
The materials are treated with special protective compounds to improve performance. The advantages of such countertops are cost-effectiveness, variety of shapes and configurations, and ease of installation.
Wooden countertops
Customers like it for its original texture. They fill the space with comfort, giving the interior a rich look. The main disadvantage is their fragility; such countertops will last no more than 5-8 years.
A democratic and affordable option that removes all design restrictions is plastic countertops.
Glass countertops are also in high demand for fashionable interiors.
